CVE-2024-9235: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in mapster Mapster WP Maps
The Mapster WP Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to an insufficient capability check on the mapster_wp_maps_set_option_from_js() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-9235 is an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in the Mapster WP Maps plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.5.0. The vulnerability arises from insufficient capability checks in the mapster_wp_maps_set_option_from_js() function, permitting authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or above to update arbitrary WordPress options. Exploitation can lead to privilege escalation by altering the default registration role to administrator and enabling user registration, thereby allowing attackers to create administrative accounts on the site.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to escalate their privileges to administrator by modifying critical WordPress options. This can result in full site compromise, including unauthorized administrative control, data modification, and potential site takeover. The CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 reflects a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Administrators should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly. Until a fix is released, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Consider disabling or removing the Mapster WP Maps plugin if not essential. Regularly review user roles and site options for unauthorized changes.
CVE-2024-9235: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in mapster Mapster WP Maps
Description
The Mapster WP Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to an insufficient capability check on the mapster_wp_maps_set_option_from_js() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-9235 is an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in the Mapster WP Maps plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.5.0. The vulnerability arises from insufficient capability checks in the mapster_wp_maps_set_option_from_js() function, permitting authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or above to update arbitrary WordPress options. Exploitation can lead to privilege escalation by altering the default registration role to administrator and enabling user registration, thereby allowing attackers to create administrative accounts on the site.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to escalate their privileges to administrator by modifying critical WordPress options. This can result in full site compromise, including unauthorized administrative control, data modification, and potential site takeover. The CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 reflects a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Administrators should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly. Until a fix is released, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Consider disabling or removing the Mapster WP Maps plugin if not essential. Regularly review user roles and site options for unauthorized changes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-26T18:48:42.399Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b45b7ef31ef0b550b3c
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:05 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:38:59 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:54:48 AM
Views: 10
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